FAQ for nulura
Nulura is used to treat and control tick and flea infestations on dogs and is recommended for use in dogs 6 months of age or older.
Nulura contains the active ingredient fluralaner which is an insecticide (that which can kill fleas) and an acaracide (that which can kill ticks).
Once your pet takes nulura, the active ingredient fluralaner rapidly distributes into the tissue fluids beneath the pet’s skin. When fleas and ticks bite the pet, they consume fluralaner and are killed quickly.
Clinical study done in India show that fleas and ticks drop off from the pet’s body within 24 hours of administration of nulura. Furthermore, dogs that received nulura in this study remained free of fleas and ticks for 12 weeks
It is possible that you may find ticks (or fleas) on your pet even after giving nulura. However, they may have just got on to your pet’s body or may be dead or dying. Ticks and fleas attach to the pet’s body and start feeding (sucking blood). It is while doing so that they ingest fluralaner and eventually die.
It is important to note that ticks and fleas are distributed in the immediate surrounding of the pet. They can be found in various life stages and hop on to the pet’s body in order to move to the next stage. Once these ticks and fleas bite the pet who has been administered nulura, they will take in fluralaner, which will act on them
Fluralaner, the active ingredient in nulura, has been shown in studies to be safe when administered alongside other common medications. However, it is always important to consult your veterinarian before giving any prescription medicine or supplements.
Nulura can be purchased from your veterinarian.
No nulura is not recommended for use in cats. However, topical solutions containing fluralaner (the active ingredient in nulura) is available for use in both dogs and cats.
Nulura is available as a tasty chow and hence has been shown to have good acceptance by dogs.
Nulura should be given at the time of giving food to your pet
If nulura is broken or crumbles, please ensure that your pet takes the full dose.
No. You can immediately bath the pet because nulura is not a topical treatment and is administered orally.
Yes. Fluralaner, the active ingredient in nulura is safe for use in breeding, pregnant and lactating dogs.
It is always important to consult your veterinarian before administering any prescription medication or supplements. However, fluralaner has a high safety margin. It has been tested upto 5 times of the recommended dose at 8-week intervals upto 3 times. Hence, no adverse effects are expected if dogs are inadvertently treated with fluralaner more than the recommended dose before 12 weeks.
Nulura is recommended at an interval of 3 months or 12 weeks. Even if there are no ticks or fleas on the body of the pet, there are thousands of ticks or fleas at various life stage in the environment and pose a threat to the pet.
It is advisable to consult your veterinarian if you see any adverse effect like vomiting after administering nulura.
- What is nulura used for?
nulura is used to treat and control tick and flea infestations on dogs and is recommended for use in dogs 6 months of age or older.
- What does nulura contain?
nulura contains the active ingredient fluralaner which is an insecticide (that which can kill fleas) and an acaracide (that which can kill ticks).
- How does nulura kill ticks and fleas?
Once your pet takes nulura, the active ingredient fluralaner rapidly distributes into the tissue fluids beneath the pet’s skin. When fleas and ticks bite the pet, they consume fluralaner and are killed quickly.
- How fast does nulura start working, and how long do the effects last?
Clinical study done in India show that fleas and ticks drop off from the pet’s body within 24 hours of administration of nulura. Furthermore, dogs that received nulura in this study remained free of fleas and ticks for 12 weeks.
- I find ticks (or fleas) on the body of my pet even after giving nulura?
It is possible that you may find ticks (or fleas) on your pet even after giving nulura. However, they may have just got on to your pet’s body or may be dead or dying. Ticks and fleas attach to the pet’s body and start feeding (sucking blood). It is while doing so that they ingest fluralaner and eventually die.
It is important to note that ticks and fleas are distributed in the immediate surrounding of the pet. They can be found in various life stages and hop on to the pet’s body in order to move to the next stage. Once these ticks and fleas bite the pet who has been administered nulura, they will take in fluralaner, which will act on them.
- Is it safe to give nulura to my dog if they’re already on medication for another condition?
Fluralaner, the active ingredient in nulura, has been shown in studies to be safe when administered alongside other common medications. However, it is always important to consult your veterinarian before giving any prescription medicine or supplements.
- Where can I buy nulura?
nulura can be purchased from your veterinarian.
- Can nulura be given to cats?
No nulura is not recommended for use in cats. However, topical solutions containing fluralaner (the active ingredient in nulura) is available for use in both dogs and cats.
- Will my dog take nulura orally?
nulura is available as a tasty chow and hence has been shown to have good acceptance by dogs.
- When should I give nulura?
nulura should be given at the time of giving food to your pet.
- What if my dog breaks or drops pieces of nulura while chewing?
If nulura is broken or crumbles, please ensure that your pet takes the full dose.
- Do I need to wait for some days before I can give a bath to my pet after administering nulura?
No. You can immediately bath the pet because nulura is not a topical treatment and is administered orally.
- Is nulura safe for breeding, pregnant and lactating dogs?
Yes. Fluralaner, the active ingredient in nulura is safe for use in breeding, pregnant and lactating dogs.
- What if I give nulura before completion of 12 weeks of the previous dose?
It is always important to consult your veterinarian before administering any prescription medication or supplements. However, fluralaner has a high safety margin. It has been tested upto 5 times of the recommended dose at 8-week intervals upto 3 times. Hence, no adverse effects are expected if dogs are inadvertently treated with fluralaner more than the recommended dose before 12 weeks.
- My dog has no ticks or fleas. Should I still use nulura?
nulura is recommended at an interval of 3 months or 12 weeks. Even if there are no ticks or fleas on the body of the pet, there are thousands of ticks or fleas at various life stage in the environment and pose a threat to the pet.
- What should I do if there is an adverse effect like vomiting after administering nulura?
It is advisable to consult your veterinarian if you see any adverse effect like vomiting after administering nulura.